On Tuesday, the Arizona Wildcats made the new defensive staff roles official after announcing that former Nevada defensive coordinator Scott Boone would be coming to Tucson as the new linebackers coach.
Marcel Yates, Arizona’s current defensive coordinator, will be shifting from linebackers to corner and spur safety. Jahmile Addae will be responsible for the free and bandit safety positions.
“I am excited to add Coach Boone to our coaching staff,” Rich Rodriguez said in a statement. “Scott has tremendous experience coaching linebackers as well as coordinating a defense. Along with his coaching track record, he has experience recruiting the areas we recruit.